Council Update 2026-09 - October 13, 2026

Highlights from the October 13th Regular Council Meeting

• The Minutes were approved from the Council Meeting on September 28, 2026.
• Council received a delegation from Mary Kate Laphen regarding the Merrickville Public Library Semi-Annual Update.
• By-law 56-2026 was approved, being a Royal Bank of Canada Borrowing Agreement for Various Capital Works.
• By-law 57-2026, a by-law to authorize a 1-year extension and amending agreement for recreation cost-sharing with the Town of Smiths Falls, was deferred. The purpose of the deferral is for the new term of Council to consider it to allow for Smiths Falls to provide the estimated financial amount of what 4.58% will amount to in the agreement.
• Council received an information report from the Public Works Department regarding Infiltration and Inflow Mitigation Measures.
• An information 6-month update report was provided regarding Blue Box Material for Industrial, Commercial & Institution (IC&I).
• A Department Activity Update report was received from the Fire Department/By-law Enforcement.
• The Finance Department provided a FInance Report from January to September 2026 for information.
• A report was received regarding the Municipal Services & Property Tax Survey and Town Hall Public Budget Meeting results.
• Council approved the Noise By-law exemption request from Chateau Mille Fleurs for their event on October 24th, 2026.
• Council endorsed 2 resolutions of support for the following matters: provincial funding for public libraries, and for the OPP 2027 Policing Costs.
• Council received a letter from resident Robert Brook regarding speeding & traffic calming requests on Charlotte Street in Merrickville. 

Upcoming Meetings

There are no further meetings for this term of Council. If any matter of urgent nature arises, a Special Meeting may be called. The Inaugural Meeting of the new term is November 16th at 6:00 p.m.

Municipal Reminder

The Municipal & School Board Election is on Monday, October 26, 2026.  

Electors should have started receiving their Voter Information Letters in the mail in early to mid-October. If you do not receive a Voter Letter by October 15th, please contact the Municipal Office. You may need to be added to the Voter’s List. 

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